Often, it is the fact that individuals believe that hangover cures actually work that encourages them to drink far more than they should. The number of cures available just makes you realize what a huge market there is for them. There are a number of problems that a hangover cure must remedy, including the by products of alcohol itself which are toxic and of course the loss of vitamins A,B & C and dehydration.

It is known fact that some drinks give you worse hangovers than others due to the actions of impurities contained in the alcohol. It's the concentration of these impurities that also helps determine how quickly you will become drunk and, more than likely, how bad your hangover will be. For instance the clear spirits (vodka, gin etc) have less impurities than the colored ones (whisky and cognac) as they have been filtered.

Nevertheless, no-one can escape the fact that we actually require hangover cure because we drink too excess. Often individuals become drunk because they drink on an empty stomach or drink a large amount in a short space of time but whatever the reason, no-one forces us to do it!

It is well known that if you drink slowly, the body is able to process the alcohol and other toxins before they get to a level that gets us drunk. But because very few people adhere to a few simple drinking rules, the world is full of hangover cures.

The ideas that come up range from the quite sensible to the absolutely ludicrous, but nevertheless it always makes for an interesting subject of conversation. Still, finding the best cure for a hangover is still the 'holy grail' to many drinkers.

Even if you drink slowly, eventually the alcohol will catch up with you and start the process that will eventually lead to a hangover. Therefore, it's important to re-hydrate your body before you go to sleep, although this is easier said than done.

Some swear by drinking a pint of water before sleep as well as taking a couple of headache tablets and drinking a glass of orange juice in the morning as it puts back some of the lost vitamin C. This often works but there the older you become the less you are able to drink and previous hangover cures aren't as effective.

Apparently, bananas are good for as a hangover cure because they contain fructose and potassium which are both lost when we are drunk. Apart from that, bananas also contain an active and natural antacid which can help with the feeling of nausea and magnesium which also helps to relax the pounding headache.

Probably the most famous hangover cure is a 'Bloody Mary' which is vodka, tomato juice and a few other components, but some individuals just cannot face more alcohol when they are feeling that bad so it is difficult to say just how affective this cure for a hangover is. Ultimately, saying 'no' is probably the best way to reduce the need of a hangover cure!